Abstract: The invention relates to a method for applying to a substrate a coating composition containing carbon in the form of carbon nanotubes, graphenes, fullerenes, or mixtures thereof and metal particles. The invention further relates to the coated substrate produced by the method according to the invention and to the use of the coated substrate as an electromechanical component.

Abstract: A composite coating on metal strips or prestamped metal strips with an improved friction coefficient and/or good contact resistance and/or good friction corrosion resistance and/or good wear resistance and/or good formability includes carbon nanotubes and/or fullerenes and a metal. A method for producing a metal strip coated according to the invention with carbon nanotubes and/or fullerenes and a metal is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for producing a carbon nanotube-, fullerene- and/or graphene-containing coating on a substrate includes the steps of applying carbon nanotubes, fullerenes and/or graphenes onto a tin-containing coating and introducing carbon nanotubes, fullerenes and/or graphenes into the coating by mechanical and/or thermal treatment. A coated substrate produced by this method and the use of the coated substrate as an electromechanical component or lead frame are also described.

Abstract: The material for a metal strip for manufacturing electrical contact component parts has, expressed in percent by weight, the following composition: nickel (Ni) 0.5-3.5% silicon (Si) 0.08-1.0%  tin (Sn) 0.1-1.0% zinc (Zn) 0.1-1.0% zirconium (Zr) 0.005-0.2%  silver (Ag) 0.02- 0.5%  The remainder is copper and includes impurities caused by smelting.

Abstract: An electrically conductive metal tape for manufacturing electrical contact components and a plug connector made of it. The metal tape has a base material made of copper or a copper alloy having a metallic coating, applied by molten technology, made of a tin-silver alloy containing a silver proportion between 1% and 3.8% by weight. The silver content in the coating preferably lies between 1.2% by weight and 2.5% by weight. Especially positive properties with respect to the adhesiveness between base material and metal coating are achieved by the silver proportion in the coating. At the same time, the temperature stability and sliding properties are improved. Furthermore, a stable contact resistance is ensured.

Abstract: An electrically conductive metal tape for manufacturing electrical contact components, in particular plug connectors, having a base material made of a copper alloy having nickel proportions between 1.0 and 4.0% by weight, silicon proportions of 0.08 to 1.0% by weight, tin proportions between 0.02 and 1.0% by weight, zinc proportions of 0.01 to 2.0% by weight, zirconium proportions of 0.005 to 0.2% by weight and silver proportions between 0.02 to 0.5% by weight, the coating consisting of a tin-silver alloy having a silver proportion between 1.0 and 3.8% by weight. Particularly positive properties are displayed by a metal tape whose base material is made of a copper alloy having proportions of nickel between 1.4 and 1.7% by weight, silicon from 0.2 to 0.35% by weight, tin between 0.02 and 0.3% by weight, as well as zinc from 0.01 to 0.3% by weight.

Abstract: An electrically conductive metal strip for the production of electrical contact components, in particular plug connectors, having a core strip made of a copper material and a metal facing, made of a copper-nickel-zinc alloy (nickel silver), roll-bonded clad on at least one side. The core strip possesses an electrical conductivity of at least 20 m&OHgr;/mm2. The combination of copper material and nickel silver as the metal facing yields a metal strip with high electrical conductivity whose mechanical surface properties correspond to those of nickel silver.

Abstract: The material for a metal strip for manufacturing electrical contact component parts has, expressed in percent by weight, the following composition: 1 nickel (Ni) 0.5-3.5% silicon (Si) 0.08-1.0%  tin (Sn) 0.1-1.0% zinc (Zn) 0.1-1.0% zirconium (Zr) 0.005-0.2%  silver (Ag) 0.02-0.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a metal composite strip for the production of electrical contact components. A film made of tin or a tin alloy is first applied onto an initial material made of an electrically conductive base material. A film of silver is then deposited thereonto. Copper or a copper alloy is preferably used as the base material. The tin film can be applied in the molten state, and the silver film by electroplating. Furthermore, both the tin film and the silver film can be deposited by electroplating. A further alternative provides for manufacturing the tin film in the molten state and the silver film by cathodic sputtering. The diffusion operations which occur in the coating result in a homogeneous film of a tin-silver alloy. This formation can be assisted by way of a heat treatment of the composite strip.

Abstract: An electrically conductive metal tape for manufacturing electrical contact components and a plug connector made of it. The metal tape has a base material made of copper or a copper alloy having a metallic coating, applied by molten technology, made of a tin-silver alloy containing a silver proportion between 1% and 3.8% by weight. The silver content in the coating preferably lies between 1.2% by weight and 2.5% by weight. Especially positive properties with respect to the adhesiveness between base material and metal coating are achieved by the silver proportion in the coating. At the same time, the temperature stability and sliding properties are improved. Furthermore, a stable contact resistance is ensured.

Abstract: An electrically conductive metal tape for manufacturing electrical contact components, in particular plug connectors, having a base material made of a copper alloy having nickel proportions between 1.0 and 4.0% by weight, silicon proportions of 0.08 to 1.0% by weight, tin proportions between 0.02 and 1.0% by weight, zinc proportions of 0.01 to 2.0% by weight, zirconium proportions of 0.005 to 0.2% by weight and silver proportions between 0.02 to 0.5% by weight, the coating consisting of a tin-silver alloy having a silver proportion between 1.0 and 3.8% by weight. Particularly positive properties are displayed by a metal tape whose base material is made of a copper alloy having proportions of nickel between 1.4 and 1.7% by weight, silicon from 0.2 to 0.35% by weight, tin between 0.02 and 0.3% by weight, as well as zinc from 0.01 to 0.3% by weight.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a metal composite strip for the production of electrical contact components. A film made of tin or a tin alloy is first applied onto an initial material made of an electrically conductive base material. A film of silver is then deposited thereonto. Copper or a copper alloy is preferably used as the base material. The tin film can be applied in the molten state, and the silver film by electroplating. Furthermore, both the tin film and the silver film can be deposited by electroplating. A further alternative provides for manufacturing the tin film in the molten state and the silver film by cathodic sputtering. The diffusion operations which occur in the coating result in a homogeneous film of a tin-silver alloy. This formation can be assisted by way of a heat treatment of the composite strip.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a metal composite strip for the production of electrical contact components. A film made of tin or a tin alloy is first applied onto an initial material made of an electrically conductive base material. A film of silver is then deposited thereonto. Copper or a copper alloy is preferably used as the base material. The tin film can be applied in the molten state, and the silver film by electroplating. Furthermore, both the tin film and the silver film can be deposited by electroplating. A further alternative provides for manufacturing the tin film in the molten state and the silver film by cathodic sputtering. The diffusion operations which occur in the coating result in a homogeneous film of a tin-silver alloy. This formation can be assisted by way of a heat treatment of the composite strip.